Strange and Surprising Facts about Opossums

Death fainting! Walking embryos! And other weird facts about the underrated Virginia opossum.

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Easy Nature Adventures to Enjoy Near You

Our guide to fun and family-friendly nature activities, no special gear necessary.

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6 More Nature Documentaries to Stream Tonight

At the end of a long, stressful day, nothing beats a good nature documentary. 

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When Domestic Birds Go Wild

When free-range poultry takes on a whole new dimension.

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Think Pigeons Are Boring? Not These Birds

Neon pink pigeons? Rainbow-colored doves? These are 10 of our favorite pigeons and doves from around the world.

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Eleven Awesome Owls From Around The World

Whoooo knew owls could be so awesome?

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A Wildlife Lover’s Time Machine Wish List

If you could go back in time, what species would be on your wish list?

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13 Writing Awards for Cool Green Science

In 2019, Cool Green Science stories won 13 awards from the Outdoor Writers Association of America.

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Quarantine Stories: How We Get Our Nature Fix

How are you getting your quarantine nature fix? Here are our stories.

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Murder Hornets? Here Are 5 Other Scary Invasive Insects

Giant hornets aren't the only invasive insect you should worry about.

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The Coolest Kingfishers from Six Continents

With more than 100 kingfisher species, here are 12 of the coolest.

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The Best Nature Documentaries On TV Now

Bring the outdoors inside with these great nature documentaries.

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